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Nice for happy hour

Average Rating

60

Fun to go for happy hour but service can be very slow and seating is tough when crowded. Went for dinner one night after happy hour , food was so so and they try to push everything for apps to drinks and dessert on you.

The food is good, the service is so-so

Average Rating

60

We come here every once in a while. I really like seafood and the menu is terrific. I haven't had a meal that has disappointed me, my kids or my husband yet.
However, the food takes a really long time to come out and sometimes it has come out cold. The waitstaff sometimes forgets about you towards the end of...

Went for happy hour

Average Rating

60

I went in after work for happy hour . The lobster bisque was very very good. The amount of lobster was excellent.
The staff was attentive and the manager made sure to check on tables while we were there.
I ordered the coconut shrimp ...it was a bit over done and the coconut flavor was lacking.
We ordered the creme...

Good for VIP diners, bad for average diners

Average Rating

20

Service at Bridgewater's McCormick & Schmick's is good only if you have pre-purchased their VIP upgrade. For Joe Average diner, service is poor ... because the waitstaff is visiting a VIP table 5 times for every one visit to your table. The VIPs freely send food back, so the chef also devotes extra time to the VIPs. 12 minutes to...

Special anniversary

Average Rating

100

I made reservations for this restaurant so my wife and I could celebrate 29 years of marriage. It was absolutely the best choice. Although there were a number of people waiting to be seated, the hostess quickly acknowledged us as we walked in and had us shown to our table. Despite the crowd, the atmosphere was pleasant. Our server was...

Impromptu visit

Average Rating

80

Visited for dinner on a Wednesday night. I made a reservation through Open Table about 45 minutes before. We arrived on time and were seated right away by the host. The restaurant didn't appear to be that busy and there were several empty tables, but the service seemed slower than it should have been with that being the case.
Our...

Good family dinner with friends

Average Rating

80

Was recently in the NJ area and went for a family dinner with some friends. We had a great evening at McCormick and Schmick's.
I was meeting with a friend and his family so we had his elderly parents and also his kids along along with a couple friends. We started with some oysters and the lobster bites for appetizers....

Do not judge a book by its cover

Average Rating

40

Visually this restaurant is very classy and yes the name may give you the idea that it is not common that a company that sells spices would a restaurant so I was hesitant too. The host did not acknowledge us as she was too busy on her cell phone even while we were standing right in front of her. She...

An all-around excellent seafood experience

Average Rating

100

I have used this location several times for lunchtime meeting with clients - its become a real favorite! Everything that I have ordered has been excellent - stand-outs being the fish tacos, the stuffed shrimp, the sea bass and the calamari - for dessert, you won't find a better apple pie (flakiest and tastiest ever!) nor can the white chocolate...

Improved

Average Rating

80

We have eatten at this restaurant a number of times primarily because of its location in the mall. Up to today, everything was average. This trip everything was better. The service was outstanding with an attentive polite waiter. Everything from taking our drink order to clearing the table was done timely without intrusion. We had 4 different meals and each...

A great place to eat while at the mall

Average Rating

80

After visiting Santa with our grand children we went to this restaurant .A Spacial treat for them and also for us .Food presentation and taste was great.Service was excellent.Overall great experience to visit mall do some shopping,Visit with Santa ,and great dining under one roof.

So-so all around - Overall disappointed

Average Rating

40

I've eaten at other McCormick & Schmick's and was very satisfied. This was not the case at this location. Service was ok, a little slow sometimes which was unexpected as we were here late on a Wednesday night. The restaurant was not busy with customers so the staff should have been more attentive.
We had the calamari for an appetizer...

Good Food, disappointing Service

Average Rating

80

The service was subpar. I don't think the wait staff goes out to eat so we're a bit clueless, especially the person bringing out the drinks from the bar. Food was done very well. Cost on the high side but nothing outrageous. Being attached to a mall, people were under dressed for this type of restaurant.

Terrible management

Average Rating

40

Visited for happy hour special. bar service was good and food tasty. However due to service staff mopping floor behind my chair unbeknown to me, it caused the floor to be like an ice rink and I took one step and went crashing to floor. When the manager came by, he offered little in the way of apology other than...

Food is good but seating priority is odd

Average Rating

40

Last Sunday, M&S was honoring veterans by offering a free main course on a limited menu. I made a reservation for myself for early in the afternoon and arrived a few minutes before the reservation time. I was told that there were no seats available, despite the reservation and that if I wanted I could find myself a table and...

Solid, cannot fail choice

Average Rating

80

This restaurant is a good and solid choice for business or group dinners. The seafood is fresh and nicely prepared, the cocktails are very good and the staff very friendly. The room layout less appropriate for cody date diners, but lends itself well for group gatherings.

First time at this location, we all enjoyed our dinner

Average Rating

80

Ate here with my wife and son, and overall we had a nice meal. We were surprised that it is right alongside the mall and another restaurant, and parking was a headache. They sat us at a window booth that was right near a mall entrance which wasn't the best atmosphere, as people coming and going into the mall were...

Enjoyable dinner

Average Rating

80

It's been a while since we stopped in for dinner and we noticed a significant difference in the food and how personable the staff was as compared to last time. Our meals were cooked perfect. Our waiter Oliver was very friendly and always made sure that all was acceptable. The manager even stopped by which was nice. We will be...

Skip It

Average Rating

40

We occasionally visit this restaurant, and we've had mixed experiences here in the past.
Our most recent visit was in August for an early dinner. The waiter was okay. When we asked about the beers on draught, he gave us an incomplete list (not very knowledgable)...
I ordered the crab stuffed shrimp. It was okay/good. A little rich for my...

Disappointing

Average Rating

60

Was expecting a great steak dinner, Disappointed with mediocre experience. We ordered one regular meal and one Gluten Free. I am always thrilled to find a Gluten Free restaurant to go to with friends and family and so that was the good part here.
Food was nothing special, service wasn't even that good. We went on the early side-like 5:15...

Worst service I've had in a long time

Average Rating

20

McCormick and Schmick was one of my favorite restaurants years ago, but I don’t travel as much anymore and there are none close to home. I was very excited to learn that there was one close to where I was traveling this week, just 15 miles off course. Biggest mistake - I should have ate at Applebee’s. The Waitress was...

Awful

Average Rating

20

Was at McCormick's in Bridgewater, NJ on Thursday 8/6/15 for Happy Hour and ordered the burger. When I cut it in half and it was clearly not cooked completely, I asked the server if she could ask for it to be microwaved for a minute. I was told 'since it's on the happy hour menu, the chef won't cook anything...

A Pleasant Surprise

Average Rating

80

I actually wasn't too sure what to expect with this restaurant as I'm not a meat-eater and tend to avoid "Steak Houses".
However, I happened to be with others who really wanted to try this out so I welcomed the opportunity to try it out.
I have to say that I was definitely surprised by the range of seafood and...

Great Seafood

Average Rating

80

We go here a lot and usually sit outside. The seafood is almost you're eating at the beach...very fresh and tasty. It's nice to get a cold beer or wine and get the mussels or calamari and just enjoy the day. The dinners are always good, every time I get dinner I've never had reason to complain. I try to...

Horrible not worth the effort

Average Rating

20

Went for a no kid dinner did not even get there! Decided to sit in bar area..totally ignored for a good ten minutes even though severs went by at least two dozen times. Finally got a menu and was highly disappointedly nothing was worth ordering . Got two drinks beer and mixer. Could not even drink a raspberry muddled drink...

Excellent seafood dishes with wide variety

Average Rating

100

We had a family lunch and all ordered very different things. The dishes were all wonderful and everyone enjoyed what they got. Unlike Legal Seafoods they have a broader selection but like Legals their prices are pretty high.
Service was good and the place was roomy. Note this was Sunday Lunch and not their busier nights.
2 negatives:
1) Lobster...

Poor Services

Average Rating

40

We went there for dinner a few nights ago. The serve was horrible. The restaurant is not full but we had to wait a long time to get served. The food was so-so and not worth the prices they charge. They were poorly managed.

Need to come here every time

Average Rating

80

Every time I'm in the area I want to
have dinner here at least once. Service is great. Today I asked the waiter for his advice: 3 types of Pinot Grigio. Didn't know which one to pick. He asked some questions and then... Recommended me the cheapest one. And it's delicious.
About the food: always great here and more than...

tasty but noisy

Average Rating

80

The food is always delicious. The wine too. My only complaint was that the noise level was a bit much the night we were there. Not always the case though. Air had a bit more electricity in it... people were out for a good time and you could see they were enjoying themselves.

Great steaks

Average Rating

80

tucked in the back of Bridgewater Mall, this upscale chain restaurant is a cut above. It ifs a well maintained and clean establishment. It also has attentive staff and knowledgeable servers. Our steaks were grilled to order and delicious too. Ample free parking too.

Disappointing

Average Rating

40

I had eaten here several times a few years ago. The decor is the same and still nice. The service was nice and friendly. The Chilean wine was very good. The wedge salad was nice. Although it was only 6:45 pm, they were out of the Bronzini. I ordered the filet. This used to be very nice as I recall,...

Restaurant at the mall. Better off at the food court

Average Rating

20

My husband and I frequent the McCormick chain in Chicago often and have loved the food and service. This location was just BAD. From the food to the service. My husband and I went here for a late lunch. Had clam chowder, fish tacos, grilled flatbread, and salad. The only order that was Ok was the salad. Clam chowder came...

Reputable, reliable food quality and service

Average Rating

80

The parking situation at the Commons is absolutely horrendous, no matter when you go, but this restaurant is consistent in its service and quality despite being packed to the max. We had reservations, but a few of us were late getting into the restaurant because of traffic/parking, however, they still held our table. The waiter was very friendly and attentive,...

It was ok...food wise

Average Rating

60

Food was ok...think a little overpriced for what you are getting. I would go back again, and if it was just ok again, then that would be it. The staff was great except for the person at the door, who seemed clueless.

Average Food

Average Rating

60

Was at McCormick & Schmics on Tuesday night for food with colleagues from work. On arrival the staff were very warm and friendly and we were shown to our table and given the run down of the house specials. The restaurant was very busy however our waitress was great always ensuring we were attended to. The food was average, nothing...

Major Disappointment

Average Rating

20

While holiday shopping with a friend, we wanted to sit, relax, converse and enjoy a nice meal so we decided to have dinner here since the restaurant was not crowded (we should have taken this as an omen). WHAT A MISTAKE!! We waited a few minutes for a hostess, when she finally came, we were simply led to a table...

Service far below standard

Average Rating

40

Went there with colleagues and it was not a pleasant experience: steak was over cooked, as was the fish. Waitress said she would take care of it, but nothing happened. After 20 minutes I asked again and she called the manager who offered to take the steak off the bill. When we got the check it was still on there...

Just average; overpriced

Average Rating

40

I can't believe they pass themselves off as a higher end chain. Just above Applebees quality but with Legal Seafood prices. Slow service, tiny hunk of bread offered for the table, burnt my daughter's burger (which they removed from the bill). Gave us a hard time when we asked for a booth in a mostly empty restaurant - said they...

Timing

Average Rating

60

Went to McCormick and Schmidt's, Bridgewater NJ mall, today for lunch with my work group of 5. Meals were great. My only advise is to work on their timing of bringing out items. First, we asked for some bread for the table and we were told that it was being made. We finally received it after we were done with...

Friday Night Dinner

Average Rating

80

My husband and I wanted to go to dinner so we decided to try McCormick & Schmick's. We were seated promptly. The wait staff was attentive and very friendly and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The menu had a nice selection of seafood and steaks. We were both very pleased with our dinner selections and are looking forward to our...